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David Roberts

David Roberts

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    Latest articles by David Roberts

    Climate
    Obama keeps thousands of acres of public land open to coal miningObama keeps thousands of acres of public land open to coal mining
    Climate

    Despite protests from enviros, he hasn’t removed any land from the program.

    By David Roberts
    Explainers
    Big oil wants a price on carbon. That’s not as weird as it sounds.Big oil wants a price on carbon. That’s not as weird as it sounds.
    Explainers

    It’s all about hanging coal out to dry.

    By David Roberts
    Science
    5 reasons Lindsey Graham is not going to save the climate5 reasons Lindsey Graham is not going to save the climate
    Science

    Each more obvious than the last!

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Report: EPA may weaken its carbon rules for new power plantsReport: EPA may weaken its carbon rules for new power plants
    Climate

    New coal plants may not have to bury their carbon after all.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Jeb Bush fumbles for “moderate” stance on climate, falls on faceJeb Bush fumbles for “moderate” stance on climate, falls on face
    Climate

    Trying to fit an elephant through the eye of a needle.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Here’s where the jobs in renewable energy areHere’s where the jobs in renewable energy are
    Climate

    It rhymes with schmina.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    What Obama means when he calls climate change a national security threatWhat Obama means when he calls climate change a national security threat
    Climate

    It’s a new way of thinking about security.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Nevada’s big utility is about to strangle the state’s rooftop solar programNevada’s big utility is about to strangle the state’s rooftop solar program
    Climate

    They no likey competition.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The news on climate is awful. So now what?The news on climate is awful. So now what?
    Climate

    Turns out, it doesn’t change much.

    By David Roberts
    Science
    The awful truth about climate change no one wants to admitThe awful truth about climate change no one wants to admit
    Science

    It’s still “possible” to avoid horribly grim outcomes, but ... not likely.

    By David Roberts

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